Contemplation was something I had difficulty relating to. That is until the time I first came across the Jesuit Walter Burghardt’s description.

by Celestino Fernández, CM | June 13, 2025 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Missionaries are witnesses of a faith lived with total dedication and a hope rooted in the Risen Christ. Their Easter joy drives them to transform suffering into life and to bring God’s love to the most forgotten corners of the world.
by Sandy Figueroa | June 12, 2025 | Reflections | 0 Comments
All of us in the Vincentian family are experts at direct service. Advocacy, however, seems to be a challenge for most of us in the Vincentian family.
by Tom McKenna, CM | June 11, 2025 | Reflections | 0 Comments
I came across a writer who drew on her experience to add some personal texture to Jesus’ words at his Last Supper, “As I have loved you, so love one another.”
by John Freund, CM | June 11, 2025 | Reflections | 0 Comments
Even those of us in advanced age remember the excitement and impatience. Four words – “Are we there yet” – captured our anticipation, excitement, and impatience. “There” was shorthand for so many events… parties, summer vacations, new experiences and …
by John Freund, CM | Oct 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Contemplation was something I had difficulty relating to. That is until the time I first came across the Jesuit Walter Burghardt’s description.
by Addie Woods | Sep 30, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Sister Aisha Kavalakattu is featured in a short documentary by Father Roy Sebastian, SJ, about the Koshi Dekha water project in Nepal.
by Pat Griffin, CM | Sep 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
The idea of building a house attracts me when I think of Joseph.
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 22, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Humility Opens our Eyes - God is Calling You - True Friendship - God Loves All Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday June 23, 2015 Dear Vincentian Family: You are in my prayers this week. Some of you may be traveling and I pray for safe trips and relaxation. I...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 22, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
“A Vincentian Vernacular” Another reflection In Patrick Griffin's series "Considering Consecrated Life" For emphasis, we choose significant “years” to begin and end on certain dates. Thus, Pope Francis decided that the “Year of Consecrated Life,” would begin on the...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 19, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Dave Barringer, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers some insights into the importance of telling our stories. As we learn in our culture change seminars (hint:sign up for this pre-conference day at National Assembly!) our beliefs are shaped in large part...
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jun 16, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), June 21, 2015 – Job 38, 1. 8-11; 2 Cor 5, 14-17; Mk 4, 35-41 Whoever is in Christ is a new creation (2 Cor 5, 17) Those who are truly new in Christ do not lose sleep even over life’s most violent storms. They put their trust in...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 16, 2015 | Evangelization, Formation, Reflections
What is the contribution of a Vincentian to the Church’s task of evangelization?
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 16, 2015 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, News, Reflections
“Do what ever He tells you.” Bishop Joseph Bambera gives a simple, powerful homily on Mary’s example and role as the “first disciple.”
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 15, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Reflections of Lynn L’Heureux on God Brings New Life – Perfection – Blessed are Vincentians – The Vincentian Charism
by John Freund, CM | Jun 15, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
I imagine the Lord God holding out an invitation: Write to me. Pen and paper are not the absolute needs, but the desire to speak fluently and to allow my heart to be revealed.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 14, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
“just do it” takes precedence over “here’s the reason why you should do it.”